Bold stand
After living her entire life as a woman, Atlanta Police Officer Darlene Harris learned she is intersex. Now she's going public with her journey
By DYANA BAGBY
JUL. 11, 2008
http://www.southernvoice.com/2008/7-11/news/localnews/8843.cfmGrowing up in Spanish Harlem in an abusive household, shuffled between foster homes and nearly killed when shot in the face a decade ago, Atlanta Police Officer Darlene Harris faced considerable struggles growing up.
Harris' mother, who suffered from lupus and numerous other medical issues, spent much of her time in the hospital. She died at the age of 40 when Harris was 17, forcing Harris and her older sister to raise their younger siblings.
"We were literally dirt poor. I remember eating oatmeal cookies for dinner," Harris said.
Harris, now 35, over came all of these hardships and built a successful career with the Atlanta Police Department, where she currently serves as the department's full-time liaison to lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and transgenders.
